If your hair is naturally curly or wavy, there are no home remedies as such to straighten it. most of the methods used are chemical procedures, and prolonged use can damage your hair permanently.
Tips and Treatment for Hair Straightening
- Nevertheless, if you do wish to straighten it temporarily, you can first shampoo your hair and apply a liberal amount of conditioner on it. Massage well into the scalp and towel dry your hair as much as possible. Use a wide toothed comb to untangle the hair and then brush it straight. Your hair will remain straight for the day.
- There are a variety of hair straightening creams and hair brushes in the market, and upon applying the cream you will have to painstakingly brush your hair from the roots down to the tips of your hair. It will keep your hair straight till the next wash. Take care to not go without a wash for more than two days as these creams allow dirt and grime to stick to your hair and it may cause your hair to lose lustre and look dull.
- Grate a coconut and extract its milk. Keep it refrigerated for an hour and then whisk thoroughly to collect the cream that forms on the top. Add the juice of 3-4 lemons to the cream and whisk again till you have a thick mixture. Cover up your hair with a plastic shower cap or a plastic wrap to seal it completely and leave on for an hour or two before washing it with a mild, herbal shampoo. Do remember that this will not give you poker straight hair, but will keep it down smooth taming all the unruly strands.
How to use straightening iron
The one way to obtain temporarily straight hair is by ironing at home. Divide your hair into various locks and place it on the ironing board. Cover your hair in a silk scarf and make sure the iron is at minimal temperature. Iron from top to bottom and continue till each separate lock is straight. While this is a popularly followed practise at home, it is inadvisable as the heat will damage your hair leaving it dry and brittle. You can also experience a greater deal of hair fall over time. Blow driers and straightening irons are, however, marginally less harmful than using chemicals on the hair and you can use a hair dryer along with a round brush with preferably wooden bristles. The brush will straighten the hair without causing too much damage.<